This is the moment shameless ex-S*n editor Kelvin MacKenzie claimed to be “delighted” for the Hillsborough families after today’s verdicts.

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The world's media at St George's Hall

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Tears at St George's Hall tonight

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ECHO reporter Josh Parry has returned to St George's Hall

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Growing up with Hillsborough

Alan McGlone, who was 28 when he was killed at Hillsborough

Amy and Claire McGlone were aged five and two when their dad Alan died in the Hillsborough disaster. Now they have told the ECHO’s Eleanor Barlow about seeing video footage from the day of a dad they barely remember - full story and video here

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John Aldridge: 'This, for me, is the biggest victory in the history of the club'

John Aldridge with his daughter leaving flowers outside Anfield on the day after the tragedy

Liverpool FC legend John Aldridge told the ECHO that today’s inquest verdicts were “the biggest victory in the history of the club”.

He says: “We always knew what really happened. We always knew what the story was. We always knew the truth. And now the whole world knows it too.”

St Helens residents can show their support for families of the 96

A book of support will be opened in St Helens town hall tomorrow so residents can show their support to the families of the 96.

The Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Steve and Lynn Glover, along with the chief executive of St Helens Council, Mike Palin, will be among the first to sign.

The book will be open to members of the public at the main reception in St Helens Town Hall on weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

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Kelvin MacKenzie: 'I got caught up in Hillsborough smear campaign'

Kelvin MacKenzie

Despised former S*n editor Kelvin MacKenzie claimed he “got caught up” in the Hillsborough cover-up, it was today reported. He signed off on the The Sun’s shameful ‘The Truth’ front page in the wake of the 1989 disaster. Read the full story here

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Ambulance service apologises for Hillsborough failings

An ambulance on the pitch at Hillsborough

Yorkshire Ambulance Service today issued a detailed apology for failings over the Hillsborough tragedy - full story here. Jurors ruled actions by the then South Yorkshire Ambulance Service “caused or contributed to the loss of lives in the disaster”.

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Discredited Hillsborough coroner Stefan Popper under investigation - but has died

Original Hillsborough Coroner Dr Stefan Popper pictured on his doorstep in Nottingham in 2012

Coroner Stefan Popper, who carried out the original discredited Hillsborough inquest, is under investigation - but will never answer for his role because he died a month ago. His widow has defended her husband’s work - more from our reporter Joshua Taylor here.

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Watch: 'The system has let the families down for too long and it has to stop now'

Michael Mansfield QC, speaking at the press conference after the verdicts, says the cover-up after the disaster must be investigated. He also praises the efforts of the families - and demands apologies for the lies told about the disaster.

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Watch: Lawyer for families talks about the verdicts

Here’s Mark George QC, who represented 22 of the families at the Hillsborough inquests, speaking after the verdicts about the inquest process and about David Duckenfield

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Steven Gerrard's tribute to the 96

Steven Gerrard at Hillsborough memorial service in 2014

Steven Gerrard, whose 10-year-old cousin was the youngest victim of the Hillsborough disaster, has shared a touching tribute to the 96. For the full story, click here.

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Watch: Sue Roberts of HFSG speaking at press conference

Here’s Sue Roberts, of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, speaking at the press conference today following the verdicts

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University of Liverpool pays tribute to Hicks family

Sisters Sarah and Vicki Hicks, who died together at Hillsborough

The University of Liverpool has just sent us this statement:

“Our thoughts are with all the Hillsborough families today – and particularly with the parents of Sarah and Victoria Hicks.

“Sarah was a first year undergraduate in Chemistry at the time of the Hillsborough disaster and had a promising future ahead of her.

“We would like to pay tribute to the bravery of Sarah and Victoria’s parents throughout the inquest.”

The Exhibit Store Room at Renaissance House showing some of the evidence which is being stored

Accusations South Yorkshire Police peddled lies to the media, changed more than 250 officer accounts and may have been influenced by freemasons are all being considered by a probe into the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster.

Police watchdog the IPCC - which is looking at police actions after the tragedy - said it can now fully focus on its hunt for wrongdoing after the inquests ended today.

The inquests have closed

We’ll keep reporting on the reaction from Liverpool and around the world as this emotional day continues.

Lord Justice Goldring arrives at Birchwood Park, Warrington

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Inquest has been finally adjourned

That marks the close of formal proceedings after more than two years of evidence heard.

We will continue to cover Hillsborough reaction and any further stories as they develop.

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More thanks

Terry Munyard, on behalf of three of the families endorses what has been said.

He says the three families he represents have all asked him to pass on their heartfelt thanks.

Some more applause for the jury.

Heather Williams, on behalf of the family of John McBrien, thanks the jury and the coroner.

The coroner says he will now adjourn finally.

There is applause in the court and a ‘Justice’ scarf is held up in the public gallery.

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More applause for the jury

Pete Weatherby speaks on behalf of 22 families and thanks the jury for their diligence, care, attention and courage.

More applause for the jury.

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Coroner: 'It has been the most moving occasion for me'

He thanks Operation Resolve.

He thanks the admin staff and in particular Harry Farrell and Keith Whittaker.

Chrissy Burke speaks from the public gallery to thank the coroner.

Sir John says: “It has been the most moving occasion for me.”

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Coroner thanks the lawyers

He thanks the many lawyers who have taken part in the inquests.

He mentions the counsel and solicitors to the inquests who he says have “worked tirelessly in their quest to establish the truth of the Hillsborough disaster.”

The court applauds and the coroner says: “This is becoming more and more unique, if that isn’t a contradiction in terms.”

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Families have done their duty for their loved ones

He address the families.

He says: “You could not have done more by your loved ones.

“You have done your duty by them.”

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Coroner makes closing remarks

The coroner makes a few closing remarks.

He says: “At the first pre-inquest hearing, echoing the words of the Lord Chief Justice when he quashed the previous verdicts, I said this ‘each death at the Hillsborough disaster was and remains the source of anguish and grief to those to whom they were precious...”

He adds: “I hope they will now have at least gained some comfort from knowing that the inquests have painstakingly and, at times, as I have said to the jury, most movingly examined every aspect of the disaster completely afresh.”

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Coroner: 'Never before have I heard the jury clapped'

The coroner says he has sat in a number of cases.

He says: “Never before have I heard the jury clapped as has just been done.”

He excuses them from sitting on a jury for the rest of their lives.

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Coroner and jury back in court - jury applauded

The jury has signed the records of inquests.

The coroner says their formal role is over.

He says: “You have devoted over two years of your lives to these inquests.

“Your commitment and diligence has been remarkable, as anyone present throughout the inquests could testify.

“I suspect I speak for most when I saw how hugely impressed we have been.”He says they have performed a “public service of the highest order”.